Digital Producer in Melbourne

The Weekly Times is seeking an experienced and energetic Digital Producer to help shape the digital future of rural and regional journalism. Based in Melbourne, this role sits at the heart of our newsroom and digital operation, publishing breaking news and exclusives, driving audience engagement, and helping our journalism reach as many readers as possible.

Working closely with reporters and editors, you’ll play a key role in how stories are presented across digital platforms. You’ll sharpen headlines, package content for online audiences, manage social media, produce newsletters, write app alerts, and use audience insights to improve performance. There will also be opportunities to contribute original reporting and break your own stories.

Role Responsibilities:

• Publish and optimise breaking news, exclusives and feature content across digital platforms.
• Manage and grow The Weekly Times’ social media presence.
• Produce engaging newsletters for subscribers.
• Write clear, timely and effective app alerts.
• Use audience data, SEO and digital trends to maximise story performance.
• Contribute original reporting across digital and print.
• Generate fresh ideas to grow audience reach and subscriptions.

Who are you?

• Experience in a newsroom, digital publishing or a similar media environment.
• Strong news judgement and excellent writing and editing skills.
• A clear understanding of what makes an effective headline and how to package journalism for digital audiences.
• Knowledge of social media best practice and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and confidently under tight deadlines.
• Curiosity, initiative and a strong sense of what readers want.
• Knowledge of agriculture and regional Australia is an advantage, but a willingness to learn is equally valued.

This is an opportunity to join Australia’s leading agricultural masthead at a pivotal time for the industry and for rural and regional Australia. If you’re passionate about breaking news, digital journalism and building audiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Why News Corp Australia:

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

Benefits:

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money.

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking.

If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!